This is Help Launton, the show that tackles all the big work questions you cannot ask anyone else.

I'm Jason Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, and I'm New York Time Specialing

author and money expert, Nicole Lapin.

The helpline is open!

Last year we saw record levels of new business applications in the United States, meaning

there are a lot of new business owners out there.

But I know from getting all of your questions on Help Wanted that there are a lot of aspiring

business owners out there that have not taken the leap.

Last year on my other podcast, Money Rehab, I had an accountant come on the show to talk

about the perks of starting a side hustle, and it really convinced one listener, Liam,

here he is.

Nicole, thanks so much for taking my question.

I listened to the episode on the benefits of starting our business, and I'm totally

sold.

I want to get started, but I'm not really sure what I want to do for my business.

I have a couple hobbies, I've done a lot of graphic design in the past, I've also been

dobbling with carpentry and woodwork, but I'm not sure which idea I should pursue.

The other thing is I have a full-time job, so I don't have a lot of time for a full-blown

side hustle, but I'm looking to make a change, and I love your input on it.

Thank you.

Yes, Liam, I am sold on the idea of side hustles, too.

If you're playing the side hustle game just for money, more power to you, my friend, but

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